Real Madrid continued their impressive winning streak under new coach Juande Ramos, producing another workmanlike performance to see off Racing Santander 1-0 at the Bernabeu.

Gonzalo Higuain netted the only goal of the game just after the break as Madrid made it eight competitive wins out of nine - and seven in succession - since Ramos replaced Bernd Schuster in the hotseat.

Newcastle overcame the enforced absence of manager Joe Kinnear as an inspired display from Damien Duff helped them to achieve their first win in seven Barclays Premier League games with a 3-2 triumph at West Brom.

Brazilian misfit Jo enjoyed a perfect day after a season of misery as Everton beat Bolton 3-0.

Manchester City’s £19million signing has failed to impress at Eastlands, culminating in his deadline day move to Everton.

City boss Mark Hughes may well watch this performance by the gangling striker and blink in disbelief - he won a first-half penalty, slotted home by Mikel Arteta, before scoring a wonderful goal three minutes after the break.